Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - $26/hr

About the role

At BAYADA, we seek people who share our passion for caring and are committed to helping people live their best lives at home. As a member of our personal care and companionship team, you will do meaningful work, and be valued, respected, and heard.

Responsibilities

• Following a written plan of care by a registered nurse, you’ll provide personal care services, household support, and companion care services to help adults stay safe and independent at home.
• Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc.
• Household support: light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, etc.
• Meal preparation and feeding
• Ranging of motion/exercises
• Assisting with ambulation (Transfers/use of mechanical lifting devices)
• Meditation reminders

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of professional home health or patient care experience is required.
• Exceptional applicants without experience may be considered and trained.
• A passion for caregiving and a desire to help others.
• A commitment to being present and providing quality care.
• Empathy, patience, kindness, and respect.
• Ability to travel to clients’ homes as assigned.

Qualifications

• The commitment to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated, with compassion, excellence, and reliability – The BAYADA Way.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Physical stamina and mobility
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Flexible work/life balance schedules
• Short commute times – we try to match you to opportunities near you
• Paid time off and benefits as eligible
• Career advancement support including ongoing training and scholarships

Pay

$26.00/hr., plus mileage reimbursement $0.55/per mile, and weekly pay

Schedule

Part-time, day shifts